Senior Field Engineer - Electrical Construction Lead Travel

Kiewit; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to plan, execute, and deliver complex electrical construction projects.

This role acts as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, craft supervision, and clients to ensure safe, efficient installation per specifications and schedule. The position requires leading field engineers, coordinating with multiple teams, and traveling extensively on a 100% travel-based schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.
• At least 5 years of electrical construction or field engineering experience.
• Experience on industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, data center, or large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively as part of a 100% travel-based role.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support installation of power distribution systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, controls, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate RFIs, field changes, and constructability reviews.
• Track quantities, production, and project progress.
• Assist with material procurement, delivery coordination, and subcontractor management.
• Develop and support short-term work plans and project schedules.
• Monitor productivity, costs, and project performance.
• Maintain project documentation, daily reports, RFIs, and as-built records.
• Support forecasting, change management, and project closeout activities.
• Mentor and develop Field Engineers and Coordinators.
• Provide technical guidance to field personnel and craft supervision.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, construction, safety, and quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to plan, execute, and deliver complex electrical construction projects.

This role acts as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, craft supervision, and clients to ensure safe, efficient installation per specifications and schedule. The position requires leading field engineers, coordinating with multiple teams, and traveling extensively on a 100% travel-based schedule.